Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries, Inc.
102 W. Carlton Street Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-5717 chris@aofminc.com
A Home Where Hearts Are Healed!
Dr. Nicolas (Nick)Timmerman -OD; Board President; 1988 to present. Doctor of Optometry, Sevigny Eye Care, Former Hardee Count Commissioner for 12 years, Lion's Club Member Hardee County Housing Authority, Hardee County Homeless Coalition, Central Florida Optometric Society, and American Optometric Society member
Karen Tibbs - Executive Director-2019 to present, Trustee from 2010 to 2019
Prior owner of Forms Design a printing company in Sarasota Fl. Presently, Karen is an independant sales contractor of printing, Visa Debit Paycards, payroll services, and employee leasing.
Karen is very active in drama, youth, and teaching at Sarasota Christian Church.
Darrel Jensen Board Vice President CPA -
joined in 2022. A.A. SFSC, B.S. Webber University in accounting,
MBA Southeaster University Concentration Accounting.
Darrel is currently on the MidFlorida Credit Union Board of Directors.
Darrel currently serves on the SFSC Foundation Board of Directors
and CFO of Heacock Insurance Group.
Christine Price (Chris)- Board Secretary, Grant Writer - 2009 to present. BA in Management of Human Resources, Supervisory Management Certification from State Of Florida, Multi-Program Housing Certification, Counselor for Addictive Patters, Codependency, Addictions and Mental Illness recovery, Domestic Violence Training, 10 years Service Award Children & Families, Secretary of Florida Merit Award for Quality Assurance, and Ordained Minister. Chris also has been a children's teacher and counselor as well as teen counselor for over 25 years. Attends Real Life Church in Bowling Green and has painted the sets for Story of Jesus for 24 years, made costumes and was a special makeup artist.
Anita Rogers - Assistant Director and Board Director - 2021 to present (Had been with us 2 years prior as Shelter manager. 2021 -2024 Funds Development and Marketing Director. B.S. Southeastern University Pastoral Concentration Cum Laude Status, M.A. World Cultures Columbia International University. Honorary Recipient 27th Edition National Dean's List. Adult Ed. Instructor Hillsborough County School District. Previous small business owner. Recently approved Hardee County EFSP Board member.
Sylvia Collins, PHD, Board Director since 1988 to present
Esther Alvarado - Director-1996 to present
Esther is currently a case Manager at AOFM, Inc, Certified Duluth Model Counselor; BA in Theology, Ordained Minister, Spanish Interpreter, Anger Management Counselor, Parenting Class Teacher, Women's Club member, Department of Children & Families affiliate, and is a member at Faith Temple Church of God.
Note: If you have a desire to help us make a big impact on domestic violence victims and homeless women and children to serve on our board of directors, Please call 941-650-8719 Karen Tibbs, our Executive director. We need at least three more directors to serve once a month and special occasions only. Or call 863-773-5717 and ask for Chris Price.